Welcome to Mission 1477, YEBO’s statewide storytelling initiative centering and celebrating the voices of people in our communities. The theme of this Mixtape is “Roads,” stories about detours and destinations. Our partner for this installment is the Ambassador Foundation, a non-profit organization that provides paths to higher education to Colorado students who identify as multicultural, first-generation, and multi-language speakers through college advising, leadership training, scholarships, internships, and peer-led community groups.

Hosted and produced by the Growing Storyteller, Isaura Maria, and recorded, edited, mixed and coaching by Luis Antonio Perez, El Productor. Recorded live at Shop at Matter in Five Points, Denver, Colorado.

The Stories:
(1:37) Girena Tesfazghi seeks solutions for her worries as she begins college.(7:34) Nemat Khalifa and her family leave a happy life in Sudan to follow a dream.
(12:07) Sophie Salazar reveals a unique childhood experience that shaped who she is today.
(18:22) Marius Finch pursues a business opportunity in college where he learns more lessons than he expected.

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The Ambassador Foundation⁠

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⁠Shop @ Matter⁠

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